Massage for the Cure
September 14, 2010

You can support the fight against breast cancer by pampering yourself, a friend, or a survivor! Schedule a one-hour massage for $49 on September 14th between 8am-10pm and Massage Envy will donate $15 per massage to the Richmond Affiliate. Each year, Massage Envy hosts Massage for the Cure events in cities across the US. To date they have raised over $1.4M for breast cancer research and community health programs. Reservations will be accepted beginning August 14th. Walk-ins are welcome.

Local Massage Envy locations:

Commonwealth Centre, Midlothian, 804-744-8440
Short Pump, 804-612-0540
Fredericksburg, 540-548-0747
Charlottesville, 434-977-3689

Komen Volunteer Training
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 12:00 pm at the North Park Library
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 6:00 pm in Midlothian.  Location to be determined.

Join over 450 volunteers who help us fight breast cancer each year!  Visit www.komenrichmond.org/volunteers to learn more and register to attend a trainng.

Oktoberfest at the Capital Ale House

At the 2010 Oktoberfest Celebrations Capital Ale House will sell special drink coasters for $5 for a chance to win a trip for two to Munich, Germany for Oktoberfest 2011. The winner will be drawn on October 2^rd at the Capital Ale House Downtown event.  All proceeds will be donated to the Komen Richmond Affiliate. 

The Oktoberfest Celebrations will be held at the following locations on the designated dates:

Fredericksburg 917 Caroline St, Saturday only Saturday Septebmer 18th from 12 noon until closing

Midlothian Village Square 13831 Village Place Drive, Friday & Saturday September 24^th & 25^th from 5pm until closing

Innsbrook Shoppes 4024-A Cox Road, Friday & Saturday 24^th & 25^th from 5pm until closing

Downtown Richmond 623 East Main St, Friday & Saturday October 1st & 2nd from 5pm until closing

Survivor Celebration
The Jefferson Hotel
Friday, September 24, 2010
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Join us for the 5th Annual Survivor Celebration to honor and encourage the brave women and men living with breast cancer!

This year's keynote speaker will be John W. Anderson, author of STAND BY HER: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men, and Emmy-nominated director. His work includes Lifetime Television’s “Stop Breast Cancer for Life”.

Tickets are on sale NOW! Click here to purchase yours today. 

Tickets are $25 for Survivors and $35 for Guests at breakfast and lunch.  You can purchase a table of 10 for $250 at either session.  Each attendee will receive a copy of STAND BY HER: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men.

Pink Tie Gala
Marriot Richmond
Saturday, October 23, 2010
7:30pm - 12:30 am

Join us for 4th Annual Pink Tie Gala to raise funds for Breast Cancer awareness, education, and research, in our community. The event will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 7:30-12:30 at the Marriott Richmond Downtown. Enjoy a night of great food, dancing to live music with Casper, a silent auction, the Celebration of Life Dance Team, and more!

Tickets are $65 and can be purchased online at www.pinktiegala.org!